Muhoozi plans solo trip to Dar without security escort
By Cynthia Lodite, July 25, 2025General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s president, has revealed plans to visit neighbouring country Tanzania unescorted by security officers.
While revealing his plans, he insisted on how important his upcoming trip is to his identity.
Muhoozi made his remarks on his X account on July 25, 2025, while further revealing the major reasons for his upcoming visit.
According to Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, his unescorted trip is set to trace his birth roots, which he states are in Tanzania.
Further, Muhoozi revealed his unusual means of transport for a Military head moving around, noting that he will be using a taxi from Uganda to Dar es Salaam.
“I will visit my birthplace in Dar es Salaam. Without ANY security. I shall be travelling in a taxi,” tweeted Muhoozi.
Muhoozi, who is President Yoweri Kaguta’s eldest son, further revealed his expectations of Tanzanian residents’ task in protecting him during his solo trip to his maternal country, while further adding that he is the son of the soil.
“I will travel alone. It will be up to Tanzanians to protect their son or not,” he stated. His announcement further sparked a number of comments from X users.
An X user @isaacLwakaana made remarks endorsing Tanzania’s government to set up a public holiday for his visit.”They will declare a public holiday, it’s a one-time honour to have Gen.Rufu,” tweeted the X user.
The 51-year-old army general has been a controversial figure in Museveni’s Presidential run amid Uganda’s upcoming general elections, while making public promises while further hinting at a possible effort to project dominance ahead of the 2026 elections.
Muhoozi’s relationship with Tanzania
In May of 2025, Muhoozi made remarks on Tanzania’s governance while alluding to President Samia Suluhu Hassan as one of his favourite African leaders, who he described as “extremely decisive”.
In an X post in May, the General took pride in Samia being a “no-nonsense” leader, shaping Tanzania.
“Mama Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania, is fast becoming one of my favourite leaders in Africa. No nonsense and extremely decisive! Asante sana, Mama (Thank you very much),” he said.
His remarks sparked up amidst Samia’s move on stern diplomatic restrictions after Tanzania denied entry to Kenyan lawyers and activists.